A blue Pokémon Ball was gently tossed into the air, its surface decorated with water-drop patterns.
Even Yong had never seen this kind of Pokémon Ball before.
Deep blue light blossomed from the Pokémon Ball. Granular specks of light spread over half the battlefield, hazy as water vapor.
The ice reflected a crystalline blue glow as a Pokémon emerged from the light.
It resembled a plesiosaur, with a blue body and a gentle face.
On its back was a thick, purplish-gray shell covered in knobs!
Lana's opening Pokémon was none other than Lapras!
"Pokémon: Feraligatr, Lv69... Type: Water... Ability: Torrent, increases the power of Water-type moves when HP is low... Moves..."
Feraligatr!
"Pokémon: Lapras, Lv68... Type: Water + Ice... Ability: Hydration, heals status conditions during rainy weather... Moves: ..."
Lapras!
The two Pokémon were evenly matched in strength.
Feraligatr was stronger physically and had enough explosive power to deliver devastating physical attacks.
Lapras, meanwhile, had the edge in special attack, along with much broader coverage.
The outcome would depend on how Silver and Lana performed.
The referee stepped forward.
"Feraligatr versus Lapras! Begin!"
Silver finally spoke. His voice was stiff, and his speech sounded awkward, as though he was unused to speaking or had not spoken in a long time.
"Fera... ligatr, use Swords Dance!"
Feraligatr could indeed use Swords Dance! Its movements looked rather comical and ungainly, but the rise in its aura and fighting spirit was unmistakable!
Across the field, Lana made no attempt to interrupt her opponent's boost, instead following her own rhythm.
Lapras opened with Rain Dance!
As heavy rain poured down and visibility narrowed, both Lapras and Feraligatr visibly relaxed!
Both Pokémon were Water-types, and rainy weather would give their combat strength a boost!
The next second, Feraligatr charged!
Despite its